Cap’n Marble – “Han Solo”-If you’re looking for a unique rock energy, definitely click on this new track from Cap’n Marble. I was blown away by the unconventional production elements that make the sound stand out. The comparison that immediately pops into my …
Five Crowd-Pleasing Songs That Are Perfect for Beginner Guitarists
by Jack Shaw Discover five crowd-pleasing songs perfect for beginner guitarists, combining simple chords, catchy rhythms and timeless appeal to build confidence and sound great fast. An excellent song for beginner guitarists does more than just teach chords — it creates an immediate …
Three wonderful new Americana tracks you’ll want to add to your playlist right away
Matt Wolf – “Living’s a Loan”-If you’re a fan of folk storytelling songwriting, the first thing I can say is that you’re in the right place. This song has a dreary almost Johnny Cash style of sincerity to it. Wolf’s writing is a …
Three up tempo new indie rock tracks to bring some excitement for the weekend
Layer Cake – “Numb”-If you’re looking for up tempo rock music, definitely check out this new track from Layer Cake. The energy is palpable right from the start. The vocal is clear and easy to follow, which bounces nicely along the spirited electric …
Three outstanding new tracks that show the versatility of FOLK ROCK as a genre
Theo Kandel – “The Station”-If you’re a fan of rolling rock energy, definitely click play on this one. I’ve been featuring Kandel’s music for a few years now and it’s easy to hear why I keep saying yes. The lyrical agility here reminds …
Three new tracks at the intersection of folk and Americana
Lillian Leadbetter – “Move the Moon”-I’m not sure how they recorded this track, but it captures an intimacy that you’ll rarely hear. It’s almost like the lead vocal is whispered into the microphone, yet it’s somehow perfectly in tune also. This is delicate …
Three new indie folk artists that you’ll want to follow as they rise up the charts
Daniel Del Russo – “Holding Onto Hope”-This is a delightful, charming piece of songwriting. The acoustic guitar holds a wonderful energy that is both welcoming and feels like you should sit back and just listen. Something about the thumping rhythmic structure that propels …
Three wonderful tracks at the intersection of indie pop and folk music
Elizabeth and the Catapult – “When the Doctor Needs a Doctor”-This is one of those songs that feels like it is both timeless and incredibly prescient. There’s something about the instrumentation and pacing that reminds me a bit of Fleetwood Mac, yet there’s …
Three acoustic folk songs that will remind you why you love this genre so much
Highland Express – “Yellow Moon”-The buoyant energy of this acoustic folk track by Highland Express captures my attention with every listen. The guitar features prominently as the main backing instrument, but the full band carries the load here. The vocal has an understated …
Three outstanding new rock tunes to bring some excitement to this early May weekend
Days Like These – “Something Ain’t Right”-I appreciate the up tempo rock energy once the guitars enter this track. The production allows for the lead vocal to cut through cleanly on this one. There’s a grittiness underlying the main melody that makes the …
